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tmdiva · 12-02-2009, 06:20 PM

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Originally Posted by Fugee

I'm happy for you.

I should probably push my doctor into doing the more extensive thyroid tests. My basic blood tests indicate it is in the normal range but my aunt (who is the in medical field) also tested normal and pretty much threw a fit in the doctor's office to get them to do further testing. After being on thyroid medication she had pretty much the same reaction as you. A cousin also tested normal at first but the further tests showed her thyroid was off.

I haven't had the extensive thyroid testing, but I did recently find out I was Vitamin D deficient. It can cause some similar symptoms, including difficulty losing weight and feeling achy and old.

tm

Atticus Grinch · 12-02-2009, 06:32 PM

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Originally Posted by Mmmm, Burger (C.J.)

Why doesn't Tiger say "let's add a zero and be done with it?"

Prediction: Tiger's marriage is intact in five years. Reasoning: Elin stands to gain more, and live better, if they stay together. Her prenup is presumptively worse than the "half of earnings since 11/03" she would be entitled to under Florida law, and is probably quite a bit worse. Tiger has a long career ahead of him. On his side of the equation, he would probably prefer the marriage to continue also, because from everything else we know about the guy, he'd rather be thought of as boring, and after the week he's had he probably would put up with a bunch more private intramartial shit than years of "Who's Tiger Dating Now?" tabloid bullshit. Evidence of this is that he didn't burn her on the DV charge -- his instinct was to make up a story that his wife hadn't assaulted him. Add to this the fact that if she got upset at him for recent cheating, it must mean that she's emotional enough about it to slash at his face rather than calling a celeb divorce lawyer the next day and putting his shit on the curb. Whatever state their marriage was in, it's probably strengthened in the past week due to their common enemy, the press.

All told, I handicap a Tiger divorce at 20%.

Flinty_McFlint · 12-02-2009, 06:52 PM

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Originally Posted by Atticus Grinch

Prediction: Tiger's marriage is intact in five years. Reasoning: Elin stands to gain more, and live better, if they stay together. Her prenup is presumptively worse than the "half of earnings since 11/03" she would be entitled to under Florida law, and is probably quite a bit worse. Tiger has a long career ahead of him. On his side of the equation, he would probably prefer the marriage to continue also, because from everything else we know about the guy, he'd rather be thought of as boring, and after the week he's had he probably would put up with a bunch more private intramartial shit than years of "Who's Tiger Dating Now?" tabloid bullshit. Evidence of this is that he didn't burn her on the DV charge -- his instinct was to make up a story that his wife hadn't assaulted him. Add to this the fact that if she got upset at him for recent cheating, it must mean that she's emotional enough about it to slash at his face rather than calling a celeb divorce lawyer the next day and putting his shit on the curb. Whatever state their marriage was in, it's probably strengthened in the past week due to their common enemy, the press.

All told, I handicap a Tiger divorce at 20%.

I'm curious, in your world, did you marry an economist? You might want to play the what if game with your wife and see if she agrees with your analysis if it applied to you.

That is, pretending that you were good at something people pay money for, and could attract another woman to sleep with you.

Hank Chinaski · 12-02-2009, 07:08 PM

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Originally Posted by notcasesensitive

I found this one funny the FIRST time I saw it posted on facebook today:

Apparently, the police asked Tiger's wife How many time she hit him...She said "I don't know, but put me down For a 5"

I heard she took a mulligan though.

Tyrone Slothrop · 12-02-2009, 07:33 PM

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Originally Posted by Cletus Miller

Seriously? What's the point of that (for them) tiny sum? So she can pay her divorce lawyer upfront, should it become necessary?

She can walk if she wants to, without worrying about a settlement, etc.

Sidd Finch · 12-02-2009, 08:55 PM

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Originally Posted by Flinty_McFlint

I'm curious, in your world, did you marry an economist? You might want to play the what if game with your wife and see if she agrees with your analysis if it applied to you.

That is, pretending that you were good at something people pay money for, and could attract another woman to sleep with you.

In your world, would you really be that scared of a plaintiff who beat the defendant with a golf club? That's what defense counsel would call a "good fact." I know divorce cases are peculiar, but still -- you must only know really shitty litigators.

taxwonk · 12-02-2009, 09:35 PM

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Originally Posted by greatwhitenorthchick

Dammit. Once again, I appear to be behind the times. My apologies, but fuck. This sucks.

From: http://www.grammarphobia.com/blog/20...nterested.html

I'm just going to go huddle with my 20 cats for a while and brood about this. Get off my lawn.

As transactional lawyers, we should favor the distinction as being one that prevents unnecessary ambiguity. Clarity and conscision are our friends. Therefore, I personally am uninterested in any word that creates more questions than it answers if there is a more readily understood alternative.

Now that you're feeling better, for which I am very glad, wanna fuck?

taxwonk · 12-02-2009, 09:37 PM

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Originally Posted by Atticus Grinch

One of "MythBusters"'s many contributions to human knowledge was the discovery that a human male's stream of urine breaks into, in a very short distance, small droplets unable to conduct a current. To recreate the myth, Adam had to basically stand inches from the electric fence. Which is to say that the artist's recreation of your death is likely wrong, but in case it's not please remember to leave your house and corner office unlocked in time for my arrival on December 3, 2018.

When I was in LS, my Crim Law prof's kid was killed pissing on the third rail on a CTA platform.

Hank Chinaski · 12-02-2009, 09:45 PM

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Originally Posted by taxwonk

When I was in LS, my Crim Law prof's kid was killed pissing on the third rail on a CTA platform.

call him right now, and ask him if it wasn't autoerotica?

taxwonk · 12-02-2009, 09:56 PM

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Originally Posted by Hank Chinaski

call him right now, and ask him if it wasn't autoerotica?

Dumbshit. I already said it was the train tracks.

Pretty Little Flower · 12-02-2009, 10:05 PM

I am trying to work and watching this stupid Grammy nomination show. It is not news that the Grammys tend to reward the lowest common denominator of music. I mean, the soundtrack to the show is like spin class hell. I hate to be judgmental (jk!!!), but if you actually like anything that is produced by David Guetta, it is time for you to grow up. You are not a 13 year old girl any more, if you ever were. Stop listening to their music. Anyway, the rock nominations? AC/DC? U2? Clapton and Winwood? Dave Matthews? Green Day? Rock is dead. I just imagine a bunch of baby boomers sitting around saying, "Seriously, have there really been any good rock bands in the new Millenium? I didn't think so. I'm so glad you all agree."

Greedy,Greedy,Greedy · 12-02-2009, 10:17 PM

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Originally Posted by Pretty Little Flower

I am trying to work and watching this stupid Grammy nomination show. It is not news that the Grammys tend to reward the lowest common denominator of music. I mean, the soundtrack to the show is like spin class hell. I hate to be judgmental (jk!!!), but if you actually like anything that is produced by David Guetta, it is time for you to grow up. You are not a 13 year old girl any more, if you ever were. Stop listening to their music. Anyway, the rock nominations? AC/DC? U2? Clapton and Winwood? Dave Matthews? Green Day? Rock is dead. I just imagine a bunch of baby boomers sitting around saying, "Seriously, have there really been any good rock bands in the new Millenium? I didn't think so. I'm so glad you all agree."

It is painful.

On the good side, the label I helped start has a nominee again. Last year we lost to Bob Dylan - in a classical music category. Luckily, Bob is doing over-orchestrated Christmas music now.

Spyro Gyra?!

Flinty_McFlint · 12-02-2009, 10:18 PM

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Originally Posted by Sidd Finch

In your world, would you really be that scared of a plaintiff who beat the defendant with a golf club? That's what defense counsel would call a "good fact." I know divorce cases are peculiar, but still -- you must only know really shitty litigators.

The shittier, the better.

Hank Chinaski · 12-02-2009, 10:35 PM

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Originally Posted by Flinty_McFlint

The shittier, the better.

thanks for having my back my brother

John Phoenix · 12-02-2009, 11:22 PM

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Originally Posted by greatwhitenorthchick

There is not much point to this post, other than to let you all know that even though it is just week 2 of being on thyroid medication, I feel like I'm emerged from a very very dark place that I've been in for about 6 mos. and am back to the land of the living. No more identifying with those people in the Cymbalta ads. I feel about 10 years younger and have already lost 5 lbs. It's fucking awesome.

Anyway, if you're feeling totally bummed for no reason and have started to gain weight for no reason, get your thyroid checked.*

*I wouldn't have gotten mine checked if it were not for Jillian Michaels' relating her experience in her book, which prompted me.

I'm glad to hear that you're doing better. Not that anyone cares. My wife had Graves Disease hit after the birth of our kid. Between that and breast feeding, my wife lost the baby weight very, very quickly. She was happy about that. I was not so happy about the crazy that came with it. The medicine did wonders, and then the disease faded away over time.